This innovative home in Montreal, Canada, designed by the talented duo Desjardins Bherer, seamlessly blends modern design with a connection to nature. The Breakthrough project transformed a 1990s-renovated house into a stunning residence that captures the owners’ entrepreneurial spirit. By relocating the living areas to the basement level and adding a glass-enclosed extension, the design creates an open, light-filled space that embraces the surrounding landscape.
Montalba Architects‘ latest residential design, the Carla Ridge Residence, is a captivating single-story house nestled in the hills of Beverly Hills, California. Offering unparalleled views of the surrounding landscape, this modern home seamlessly blends interior and exterior spaces through a series of interconnected courtyards, creating moments of tranquility and environmental reprieve. Featuring a layered material palette and clean, contemporary lines, the Carla Ridge Residence exemplifies the pinnacle of West Coast residential architecture.
Studio Anna Jach‘s House with an Eye in Zurich is an exceptional renovation project that blends sustainable construction, energy-efficient solutions, and innovative design.
Commissioned by a small family, this Swiss architectural marvel features an interactive pine wood facade with dynamic shutters that control natural light. The rear facade further captivates with a programmed 3D shadow relief, creating a mesmerizing interplay between the building and its surroundings.
Showcasing a harmonious blend of contemporary design and timeless elegance, Casa Figueira is a remarkable residential project nestled in the picturesque suburb of Rose Bay, Australia. Designed by the renowned architecture firm buckandsimple in 2020, this exquisite house seamlessly integrates with its surrounding landscape, centered around a century-old heritage-protected fig tree.
Featuring a meticulously crafted open-air living space and a thoughtful balance of robust materials, Casa Figueira exemplifies the pinnacle of modern Australian architecture.
Montauk’s Hither Hills House by Martin Architects is a stunning example of modern, nature-inspired design. Blending seamlessly with the surrounding landscape, this contemporary residence features a thoughtful interplay of indoor and outdoor living spaces. Engineered and natural materials create a harmonious plateau, where a private lower level nestles into the hillside and an elevated infinity pool carves into the earth above. A curated material palette of shou sugi ban, dark metal, glass, exposed concrete, and fine stucco unifies the property’s distinctive elements, resulting in a synthesized architectural composition.
Blending modern farmhouse elegance and local heritage, the ANACAPA-designed Ranch House in Santa Ynez, California, United States, embodies the valley’s essence through its sustainable, context-driven design. This 2022 residential project seamlessly melds tradition and innovation, offering a harmonious retreat that pays homage to the region’s storied past while embracing a forward-thinking approach to architecture and interior design.
Located in Austin, Texas, the Retama House is a captivating residential project designed by A Parallel Architecture in 2021. This single-family home masterfully integrates with a magnificent split-trunk live oak, leveraging its long limbs and lush canopy for shade, privacy, and a harmonious connection to the surrounding landscape. The architecture’s rigorously compact shape belies a surprisingly generous interior experience, with a double-height central atrium that reflects the presence of the tree and offers tree-house-like views.
Centerfield Studio‘s recent remodel of the 3,600 SF Amber Place in Portland, Oregon, US, seamlessly blends the owner’s desire for a “Zen and Pop” aesthetic. Designed in 2020, this captivating house showcases the studio’s expertise in crafting harmonious living spaces that balance tranquility and vibrancy. With a focus on high-quality materials and innovative design solutions, the Amber Place project offers a compelling glimpse into the intersection of modern architecture and interior design.
